(Senior) Software Development Analyst

• Education: University degree in Information Technologies, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another technical/analytical specialty.
• Professional Experience: Strong proven experience as an Application Analyst, System Analyst, or IT Business Analyst in the software development domain (experience with banking/financial information systems is considered a strong advantage).
• SDLC & Coordination Skills: Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and proven experience in coordinating software production activities among cross-functional teams.
• Specification & Analysis Expertise: Outstanding skills in gathering business requirements, business process modeling, and writing detailed functional specifications/integration requirements.
• Technical Literacy (No coding required):
• Strong knowledge of SQL (MS SQL, PL/SQL for Oracle DB) to perform data analysis and database queries.
• Good understanding of Web Services (REST and SOAP), APIs, and integration patterns.
• Methodologies: Strong experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills; a responsible, dynamic, and proactive team player.
• Languages: Excellent command of English and Bulgarian (written and spoken).
• AI tools: practical experience in usage of AI solutions in business and functional analysis.

Payments Domain Expertise (Strong Advantage): Strong preference will be given to candidates with senior-level IT experience in the area of local and international credit transfers, including analysis, solution design, and implementation of changes across payment applications and integrations. Experience in delivering regulatory and market-driven initiatives such as SWIFT Standards Releases (SR), ISO 20022, SWIFT CBPR+, SEPA Credit Transfer (SCT), SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst), Verification of Payee (VoP), Instant Payments Regulation (IPR), and similar payment-related requirements will be considered a significant advantage. Experience in IT initiatives focused on enhancing payment services, customer experience, automation, and processing efficiency is highly desirable.